The Final Games of the Women's Six Nations

May 16, 2026, 20:25
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Introduction

The Women's Six Nations rugby tournament is ending. England plays France in Bordeaux. Ireland plays Scotland in Dublin.

Main Body

England is very strong and won 37 games. But some players are sick or have babies. England has new players now. France has a very strong defense. The French coach wants to stop England from playing well. Ireland plays Scotland at the Aviva Stadium. Many people want to see this game. More than 30,000 people bought tickets. This is a new record for women's rugby in Ireland. Ireland wants to win and finish in third place. Scotland is also a strong team. Scotland won the last game against Ireland.

Conclusion

France wants to stop England from winning. Ireland wants to win in front of many fans.

Learning

πŸ” Spotlight: 'Wants to'

In this story, we see a pattern for talking about goals or desires:

  • The coach wants to stop England.
  • Ireland wants to win.
  • France wants to stop England.

How it works: Person β†’\rightarrow wants to β†’\rightarrow Action

Common A2 Examples:

  • I want to learn English.
  • She wants to go home.
  • They want to play rugby.

πŸ“ Quick Word List

WordSimple Meaning
StrongPowerful / Not weak
RecordThe best result ever
DefenseStopping the other team
EndingFinishing

πŸ’‘ Grammar Tip: The Simple Present

Notice how we say "England plays France" or "Ireland plays Scotland".

When we talk about one team or one person, we add an -s to the action word.

Vocabulary Learning

women (n.)
female adult
Example:The women in the team are very strong.
six (adj.)
number six
Example:There are six countries in the tournament.
nations (n.)
countries
Example:The nations play together.
rugby (n.)
a sport with a ball
Example:They play rugby on the field.
tournament (n.)
a competition
Example:The tournament lasts for a month.
ending (n.)
the final part
Example:The ending of the game was exciting.
England (n.)
a country
Example:England plays France.
France (n.)
a country
Example:France won the match.
plays (v.)
to participate in a game
Example:England plays France.
strong (adj.)
having power
Example:England is very strong.
won (v.)
to be victorious
Example:England won 37 games.
games (n.)
matches
Example:They played many games.
players (n.)
people who play
Example:The players are tired.
sick (adj.)
unwell
Example:Some players are sick.
babies (n.)
young children
Example:They have babies.
new (adj.)
recently made
Example:They have new players.
defense (n.)
protecting against attack
Example:France has a strong defense.
coach (n.)
person who trains
Example:The coach wants to stop them.
stop (v.)
to end
Example:The coach wants to stop England.
playing (v.)
participating in a game
Example:England is playing well.
win (v.)
to succeed
Example:Ireland wants to win.
stadium (n.)
large sports building
Example:The game is at the stadium.
people (n.)
humans
Example:Many people want to see.
see (v.)
to watch
Example:Many people want to see the game.
tickets (n.)
paper to enter
Example:They bought tickets.
record (n.)
best achievement
Example:It is a new record.
place (n.)
position
Example:They aim for third place.
team (n.)
group of players
Example:Scotland is a strong team.
last (adj.)
previous
Example:The last game was hard.
front (n.)
front side
Example:They stand in front of many fans.
fans (n.)
supporters
Example:Fans cheer loudly.
want (v.)
to desire
Example:Ireland wants to win.
finish (v.)
to end
Example:They want to finish third.
many (adj.)
numerous
Example:Many people attended.
against (prep.)
opposite
Example:Scotland won against Ireland.
at (prep.)
location
Example:The game is at the stadium.
from (prep.)
origin
Example:They stop England from winning.
in (prep.)
inside
Example:They want to win in front of fans.